The Grand Egyptian Museum's Opening: An Icon of the New Republic and a Global Cultural Landmark

The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) stands as a historical event considered the greatest in the modern millennium, adding to the record of achievements of the New Republic and serving as a cultural and touristic beacon that represents a turning point in the trajectory of Egypt's tourism industry, said Counselor Sameh Abdel Hakam, Head of the Criminal and State Security Court.

​Abdel Hakam affirmed that the museum represents one of the most prominent national and civilizational projects adopted by the state under the leadership of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the builder of modern Egypt, to be an exceptional global edifice presented by Egypt as a gift to humanity and the whole world, embodying the greatness of the Egyptian civilization.

​He added that Egypt will always remain the possessor of the oldest civilization known to human history, with roots extending back more than seven thousand years. Possessing nearly a third of the world's antiquities scattered throughout its various regions, Egypt is a source of inspiration for all the peoples of the world.